Carlos Alcaraz dismissed Jiri Lehecka in a sparkling 6-4, 6-2, 6-4 masterclass on Tuesday, storming into the US Open semi-finals without dropping a set. The Spanish second seed, chasing his second New York title and sixth Grand Slam crown, put together a dazzling display of power and precision.
A magnificent serving performance made the difference: Alcaraz dropped just seven of 45 first-serve points and faced zero break points in a one-hour, 56-minute clash. Up next for the 20-year-old phenom is a blockbuster semi-final with Novak Djokovic.
“It’s really difficult not to think about it,” Alcaraz said when asked about the world No.1 ranking. “Every time I step on the court, I try not to think about it. The number one is there, but I try not to think so much about it. I just want to step on the court, try to do my thing, follow my goals, and try to enjoy as much as I can.”
In the other quarter-final, Jessica Pegula advanced to her first US Open semi-final by defeating Barbora Krejcikova in straight sets, showcasing her resilience and tactical prowess on the hard courts of Flushing Meadows.
With anticipation building for the final four, fans are gearing up for high-stakes showdowns under the New York lights.
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Alcaraz zips past Lehecka into US Open semis, Pegula beats Krejcikova
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